Redefine spirituality on your own terms.

Therapy for religious trauma in Asheville NC and virtually throughout in North Carolina and Arizona

Maybe you’re…

  • Carrying the weight of teachings that made you feel small, unworthy, or ashamed

  • Questioning everything you believed about yourself, relationships, and a higher power

  • Struggling to trust your instincts after years of being told how you should think, feel, or act

  • Wrestling with guilt or fear every time you step outside the rules you were taught to follow

  • Grieving the loss of relationships with people you thought would always be in your life

  • Feeling disconnected from your body, like it’s hard to even know what you need or want

  • Wondering who you are outside of religion, and if it’s possible to build a life that feels true to you

Hi, I’m Brooke


I help women healing from religious trauma reclaim their sense of self through holistic, evidence-based therapy that honors mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll unpack the hurt from the past, challenge the beliefs that no longer serve you, and build the confidence to live a life that feels authentic and aligned with your values.

Untangle the pain of religious trauma and reconnect with your true self

How therapy for religious trauma can help

What if you could…

  • Go from questioning your worth to embracing a deep sense of self-trust and confidence in who you are.

  • Go from feeling trapped by shame and guilt to living with freedom, self-compassion, and peace of mind.

  • Go from being silenced by fear to confidently expressing your needs, boundaries, and truth.

  • Go from feeling disconnected and numb to building attunement with your body and emotions.

  • Go from grieving lost relationships and community to creating new, meaningful connections that align with your values.

  • Go from doubting every decision to trusting your instincts and creating a life that feels authentic and aligned.

Therapy for Women Healing from Religious Trauma

Reclaim Your Identity, Confidence, and Inner Peace

You don’t have to keep carrying the weight of shame, fear, and self-doubt. Together, we’ll unpack the painful experiences, challenge the beliefs that no longer serve you, and help you rediscover who you are outside of those old narratives.

With compassionate, holistic support, you can release the guilt, rebuild your sense of trust in yourself, and create a life that feels aligned with your values and authentic to who you are. Healing is possible—and it can start here.

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Treatment Modalities

  • Stuck in the pain of the past?
    When you’ve experienced trauma, it can feel like your past is always just beneath the surface—affecting how you think, feel, and react in the present. Maybe certain memories feel too overwhelming to revisit, or you find yourself stuck in patterns you just can’t break, no matter how hard you try.

    That’s where EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help. EMDR is a powerful approach that allows you to gently process painful memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge. Together, we’ll work to reprocess those experiences in a safe, supportive environment, helping your brain heal and integrate what happened in a way that brings relief and freedom.

    You don’t have to relive the trauma to heal from it. Using guided techniques, we’ll help your brain “unstick” from the past and create new pathways that allow you to feel calm, grounded, and in control. Over time, you’ll notice the weight of those memories lifting and begin to experience a sense of peace and resilience.

    With EMDR, it’s possible to move beyond the pain of the past and step into a life that feels lighter, freer, and fully yours.

  • Feeling stuck in survival mode?
    Anxiety and depression can feel like you’re trapped in a constant state of overwhelm—your body tense, your thoughts racing, and no sense of relief in sight. That’s because our nervous systems are wired for survival, and sometimes they get stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze” mode, even when there’s no immediate danger.

    This is where polyvagal theory comes in. Together, we’ll work to gently retrain your nervous system so it feels safe to relax and reconnect. We’ll explore practices like breathwork, mindfulness, and grounding techniques to help your body shift out of survival mode and into a state of calm. Over time, you’ll notice it becomes easier to stay present, manage stress, and respond to challenges without feeling overwhelmed.

    Polyvagal theory also helps us understand how anxiety and depression can impact your relationships. By learning how to regulate your nervous system, you’ll feel more connected to yourself and the people around you, creating space for deeper, healthier relationships.

    With this approach, you’ll not only find relief from anxiety and depression but also build resilience, confidence, and a greater sense of balance in your life.

  • Feeling torn between parts of yourself?
    Sometimes it can feel like there’s an internal tug-of-war happening inside you. Maybe one part of you wants to move forward, but another part keeps pulling you back into fear or doubt. You might even notice a harsh inner critic that won’t let up or a part of you that just wants to nhelps you understand and work with these parts of yourself, not fight against them. Together, we’ll explore how each part has developed to protect or support you, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. By building a sense of compassion and curiosity toward these parts, you’ll start to feel more connected, calm, and in control of your inner world.

    This approach isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping all the parts of you work together so you can feel more whole. Over time, you’ll notice that self-doubt gives way to confidence, and the patterns that once felt impossible to change start to shift.

    Parts work can help heal old wounds, calm the chaos inside, and reconnect with the grounded, resilient self that’s been there all along.

  • Feeling stuck in the past or caught in “what if” worries?
    Anxiety, depression, and trauma can keep you trapped in a constant tug-of-war between the past and the future—replaying old mistakes or bracing for what might go wrong. Mindfulness-Based Therapy offers a way to step out of that cycle and build the capacity you need to anchor yourself in the present moment.

    Together, we’ll work on building awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and body without judgment. Using mindfulness practices, you’ll learn how to pause, breathe, and respond with intention instead of reacting out of overwhelm or fear. Over time, you’ll discover how to stay grounded in the here and now, even when life feels chaotic or uncertain.

    This isn’t about ignoring the hard stuff—it’s about meeting it with calm, clarity, and compassion so you can start living with more balance and peace of mind.

  • Are your relationships leaving you feeling disconnected, hurt and even more alone?

    The way we connect with others often traces back to the patterns we learned early in life. If those patterns were shaped by pain, neglect, or instability, it can feel hard to trust others, set boundaries, or feel truly safe in relationships.

    Attachment-Based Therapy helps you explore how your past relationships shape the way you show up today. Together, we’ll work to identify old patterns, heal the wounds they’ve left, and create new ways of connecting that feel safe and fulfilling.

    Through this process, you’ll learn how to trust yourself and others, set boundaries with confidence, and build relationships where you can feel seen, valued, and supported.

Feeling unsure? Let’s talk through your concerns 

  • It's natural to fear that delving into past traumas might be too intense. In therapy, we will always move at a pace that feels safe for you. We won't rush into difficult topics or feelings until you're ready. The goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel in control of your healing journey.

  • It's common to doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you've tried it before without the desired results. Every therapeutic relationship is unique, and finding the right fit is crucial. Together, we'll explore approaches tailored to your specific needs, focusing on building trust and creating a space where you feel heard and understood.

  • Opening up about personal experiences can be daunting, especially if you're concerned about judgment. In therapy, you are met with empathy and without judgment. Your feelings and experiences are valid, and our work together is centered on understanding and supporting you.

  • It's a common misconception that therapy requires you to relive traumatic events. While understanding the impact of past experiences is part of the process, we focus on your current feelings and coping mechanisms. We work together to build resilience and find ways to move forward without dwelling on the past.


  • Therapy is a financial commitment, but it’s also an investment in your mental and emotional health. The patterns you’re working through-disconnection from yourself and others, overwhelm, numbing out the pain—cost you time, peace, and energy every single day. The healing and tools you’ll gain in therapy can transform not just your mental health but your relationships, work, and overall well-being.